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YH12 YVV

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,177 mi
Last recorded184,177 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 184,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 179,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 179,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & nail (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 170,257 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 170,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 161,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 154,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 144,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2020 135,934 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 135,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,240 miles

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,381 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake pads getting down

Rear tyre treads slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,368 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,587 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,130 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YH12 YVV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH12 YVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH12 YVV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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